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Welcome back to all our pupils and staff. A big welcome to the new Junior Infant pupils!

Cumann na mBunscol Football
In October, the boys took part in the 7-a-side East Limerick competition. They won 2 of their games in the group stage but a strong opposition denied them a place in the final.

The girls took part in the 7-a-side East Limerick competition also. After a competitive performance, the girls came 2nd in their group and earned a place in the East Football Final. Congratulations to the girls who then went on to win the East Limerick Football Final on 23rd October. Well done to all the pupils who represented our school on the sporting field. Thanks to the parents council for sponsoring the buses to our games this year.

 

Thanks to all who donated gift filled shoe boxes to the Team Hope Christmas appeal. 65 boxes were collected in school on November 8th and are on route to children in Eastern Europe & Africa.

 

Congratulations to our 1st Prize winner in the category 8-10 years in the St.Ailbes Credit Union Art competition. She was awarded by their staff and her picture will feature in their annual Calendar!

 

Above: Boys team that played in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol indoor hurling competition January 2024

Above: Girls Indoor Camogie Team February 2024

 

Above: Boys Football team 2023

Above: Girls football team 2023

High-lights from last year.

East Limerick 7 a side Camogie Champions 2023

East Limerick 9 a side Hurling champions 2023

 

 

The school have been given a fish tank on loan for pupils to experience & learn about marine life. 3rd class are busy looking after the sea creatures that live in our school fish tank. Sincere thanks to Galway Marine Institute for giving the pupils this wonderful opportunity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pupils had great fun using the Bee Bots. These programmable floor robots are designed to teach children about directional language and computer programming in an enjoyable way. Pupils combined their STEM skills in this initiative.

 

3rd class pupils engaged in Engineers Week 2023

We have made a huge investment in ICT with the purchase of Chromebooks for our pupils. Each week, pupils are engaged in technology centred learning where they develop new skills and complete some work in digital format. Pupils are learning to create & edit documents and work on projects using the Chromebooks.  

Pupils made St. Brigid's Crosses

Boys from 2nd, 3rd & 4th class took part in the East Limerick Indoor Hurling competition in February. They played some very 

competitive games and qualified for the final.

Congratulations to the girls who took part in the East Limerick indoor camogie competition on 27th February.They played some very competitive games and recorded one win on the day but didn't make it through to the next round.

Food Collection for Novas (above)

Mary & Joseph at the Parish Pageant (below)

    

On Friday 28th October, we held a 'Dress Up' day in school. There were lots of very creative costumes. Click here to see some photos. We wish all our pupils & staff an enjoyable Halloween break.

 

On Monday 20th June we had our annual sports day. Children took part in several activities including archery, taekwondo, zumba, tug-o-war & the traditional team competitions. They were presented with medals on the day and there was a special surprise visit from the ice-cream van. Sincere thanks to the parents council for their sponsorship of the event. For photos click here!

The 3rd & 4th class 'Rearing Macy for Milford' fundraiser culminated in a trip to O'Donovan's Mart in Tipperary on Friday 27th May. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all children and was a huge success. Thanks to Hynan's Bus for providing transport, to local cattle haulier Mike Butler & to Supermac's for sponsoring ice-creams. A special mention to the O'Donovan family for their warm welcome & generous contribution of €200 towards the fundraiser along with goodie bags for the children. There was a very well supported school gate collection and bucket collection at the mart. These donations on top of the fantastic selling price of €1710 allowed us to present Milford Hospice with a cheque for €3230.61. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone involved but in particular the 28 children in 3rd & 4th class for their dedication to the fundraiser. Mr. Ryan.      See some more photos in the gallery. 

  

We have achieved our third plaque of STEM excellence during the 2021/2022 school year. This is an award for outstanding work in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths), from Science Foundation Ireland. Well done to the pupils and staff.

 

Congratulations to the boys on winning the Cumann na mBunscol East Limerick 9-a-side hurling competition on Monday 30th May.

Well done to the boys and girls football teams who took part in the Allianz Cumann na mBunscol East Limerick competitions in May. The boys and girls played some very competitive games. The boys qualified for the next round of the compeition. More photos in gallery.

Well done to the girls who played in the Cumann na mBunscol East Limerick 7-a-side camogie competition on June 2nd. They gave an outstanding performance and made it through to the final on the day.

Back to school advice for Junior Infants     https://youtu.be/UomH_vakjDI

Back to school advice for senior infants - 2nd class   https://youtu.be/4smnni5jpGI
Back to school advice for 3rd - 6th class    https://youtu.be/8fWeCikohlA
 

 

Defibrillator

 

Congratulations to 4th & 5th class pupils who completed a sponsored marathon in 2020 to raise funds for a defibrillator. Thanks to everyone's generous contributions, the defibrillator is now installed outside the main entrance to the school and is available to the community.

 

In the event of an emergency - DIAL 085 7474998

See the gallery for more pictures!

Congratulations to the children and staff on our recent award of the Amber Flag for promoting positive mental health in the school and the Active School's Flag for promoting physical activity & wellness.

 

Please note:

In the interest of safety, we ask that the area in front of the school gate is kept free of cars at all times.

You are reminded that the school is a 'Nut Free' zone. Please do not send nut or peanut products to school with your child's lunch. We encourage healthy eating at all times. Treats can be included on a Friday only.

 School drop off is from 9am onwards. Pupils are not to enter the school grounds before 9am.

Classes commence at 9:10am. Infant classes finish at 1:50pm and all other classes finish at 2:50pm. Parents/guardians are asked to be punctual with school drop off and collection times.

All children must wear full school uniform coming to school, except on PE days, when the school tracksuit is permitted.

 

Check back here for regular updates.

 

School Calendar 2024/2025

 

 

School Re-Opens

Mid Term Break

Wednesday 28th August 2024

School Closed Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November

Christmas Fair Sunday November 17th
   
Christmas Concert Friday December 6th at 6.30p.m.

Christmas Holidays

School Closes Friday 20th December

Return to School

Monday 6th January

Bank Holiday

Mid Term Break

Monday 3rd February

Closed Thursday 20th  & Friday 21st February

St. Patrick's Day

Monday 17th  March

Easter Holidays

School Closes Friday 11th April

Return to School

Monday 28th April

May Bank Holiday

Monday 5th May

First Communion

Saturday 10th May

Confirmation 

 

June Bank Holiday

Friday 30th May

 

Monday 2nd June

   
Summer Holidays Friday 20th June

School Re -Opens

Wednesday 27th August

Scoil Chríost Rí

Bilboa National School,
Cappamore,
Co. Limerick

V94 KN61

Telephone: 061-381652

info@bilboans.ie